2016 Barnett Cabernet Sauvignon Rattlesnake Hill Estate

Deep garnet-purple, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Rattlesnake gives up notes of baked blackberries, crème de cassis and blueberry pie with hints of Marmite toast, chocolate box, menthol and cigar box. Full-bodied, the richly fruited palate delivers mouth-filling black berry preserves and savory layers with a compelling backbone of freshness and velvety tannins, finishing on a lingering minty note.

Tons of cocoa and a wealth of ripe forest-berry aromas give this full-bodied and rather concentrated Napa cabernet plenty of appeal. The balance of sweet fruit and supple tannins on the palate is pretty good, but this is a big boy. Where are the ribs? Drink now.